The recorder includes a USB high-speed port for simple uploading and downloading of native.WAVor .MP3 format recorded files to and from Windows PC or Macintosh computers. The M10 offers durable construction and long battery life using conventional AA alkaline batteries.

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Sony PCM-M10/R Features

Built-in Electret Condenser Microphones: The PCM-M10's electret condenser microphones have exceptional high sound quality. The microphones are omni-directional with a flat and wide frequency response and natural sound characteristics

Flexible Playback Features: The PCM-M10 includes both digital pitch control and key control. Digital pitch control maintains pitch while slowing down or speeding up playback speed. Key control allows changing the pitch while maintaining playback speed

Simple Uploading to Computer: The PCM-M10 conforms to the USB 2.0 Mass Storage Class Device standard and this recorder's native recording file formats include .WAV and .MP3. This means recordings can be rapidly uploaded to a computer and used in conjunction with most common audio production software

This thing is awesome. I carry it with me all the time. As a musician, it is essential. My band mates are constantly amazed at the sound quality when I send them recordings of our rehearsals and performances. They have similar devices, but the consensus is that this is the best available anywhere near this price range. For a device that's so feature-rich, it's really easy to use. In fact, I find myself using all of the features it offers, even the pitch-shifting and time-stretching capabiliti

This thing is awesome. I carry it with me all the time. As a musician, it is essential. My band mates are constantly amazed at the sound quality when I send them recordings of our rehearsals and performances. They have similar devices, but the consensus is that this is the best available anywhere near this price range. For a device that's so feature-rich, it's really easy to use. In fact, I find myself using all of the features it offers, even the pitch-shifting and time-stretching capabilities. This comes in handy for learning new songs. And with the super-long battery life, I can even use this as a player. So handy - I wouldn't trade it for anything.

Reviewed by 5 customers

Monday, November 04, 2013

5.0

Great recording device!

By Jazz Enthusiast

from Chicagoland Area
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Experienced

Fantastic sound for such a small device. Great features. Highly recommended.

Great design and build quality. Tremendous recording capability in terms of low distortion and noise. Other recorders like the Zoom H4n may offer additional features that appeal to certain applications, but nothing in this class of recorders beats the M10. Pair this bad boy with a pair of Church audio microphones and you have attained sound recording nirvana. For more info, check out the taperssection thread on this device: http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=130924.0

I use this to record concerts, works great with my Schoeps MK4 or DPA 4060's in front of a mic preamp Love the fact that there is a rec level knob to adjust, levels are easy to set. like the look of the meters and peak lights Two AA batts last 20+ hrs....incredible! A 16gb patriot class4 micro sd card works well with the unit Split l/r record adjustments would be nice, but I am not going to complain at this price point

This thing is awesome. I carry it with me all the time. As a musician, it is essential. My band mates are constantly amazed at the sound quality when I send them recordings of our rehearsals and performances. They have similar devices, but the consensus is that this is the best available anywhere near this price range. For a device that's so feature-rich, it's really easy to use. In fact, I find myself using all of the features it offers, even the pitch-shifting and time-stretching capabilities. This comes in handy for learning new songs. And with the super-long battery life, I can even use this as a player. So handy - I wouldn't trade it for anything.

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Mike B
What memory cards work with this recorder? I believe up to 16gb microSD?
What class of card will work?
I have a class 4 from another recorder, and I also have a class 10 from a GoPro. Would both of these work?
Thanks!

Timothy Y
Hello you're correct. The record will work with microSDHC up to 16 gb, but some people have tried using a 32 gb and that worked for me as well. As long as it's microSDHC, it will work. You can even use a 64 gb card, but that will require some additional formatting of the SD card to FAT32 in Windows.
The class 4 and class 10 rating only determines the max write/read speed to the card. Video recording require more throughput than audio, so your class 4 card should work just fine.

Mike B
Thank you all for the help!

Richard G
If I use a reducer/connector 1/8 in. to 1/4 in. & put a professional mic. on it will it work & have enough power to run it or is it possible this set up could harm the recorder?

LAMBDA CENTER/P B
should work, the pcm-m10 has plug-in power, but not phantom power. if it is not a stereo mic, you might just get 1 channel.

Lorraine L
I have lost my usb cord. Where can I purchase a new one?

CHRISTOPHER P
No worries. You can get a replacement USB cable anywhere.
* The type you're looking for is a USB 480Mbps Type "A" Male to "Mini-B/5" Male
* Any available length will do fine
* You don't need a 3.0 USB, a 2.0 type works properly
* Do a search on the cable type to find a local office supply store, or Web resource
They cost a couple of dollars.